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  • My dear old things, it's STW TMS!
  • CaptainFlashheart
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    I’m glad they are. Good to see.

    Agreed!

    frankconway
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    The West Indies have been generally referred to as The Windies for decades; not to be confused with the WICB officially ‘adopting’ the name recently.
    As for Dowrich being a poor keeper – I disagree.
    Saw him on first two days at Edgbaston; competent, technically proficient, reliable, unobtrusive – he does what he’s expected to do.
    From what I’ve seen of the current match he’s done exactly the same.
    Good to see the Windies put a good score on the board; England’s bowling performance for much of the day should be a cause for concern in advance of Australia – added to the batting weaknesses at 2,3 & 5 the Aussies should be feeling optimistic.

    dannyh
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    He doesn’t catch straightforward nicks and that is largely because his micro-movements are not good enough so that he can ‘accept’ the ball rather than crocodile it.

    As for the ‘Windies’ thing……

    Wow, thanks for letting me know that they have been nicknamed so for decades. Growing up in the 80s I hadn’t realised. 🙄

    The West Indies steamroller, under Lloyd to an extent but certainly under Richards was all about pride and lack of gimmick. What next? England vs ‘Aussies’ for the Ashes?

    On a positive note, I want to see Roach and Gabriel really given license to have a crack at England with scoreboard pressure on their side. A walkover ‘holiday camp’ series is not what England need before going to Australia.

    aracer
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    No, but I think they’re going to get hammered either way.

    simondbarnes
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    Handy start 🙂

    aracer
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    Shame they then let them get away – oh Moeen!

    In the context of the winter ahead this is now perfect for those looking to claim those 2,3,5 slots though. WI do have a decent attack and runs here will actually mean something.

    theotherjonv
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    I think 3’s open…….. that was a horrible waft.

    aracer
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    But Stoneman probably has one foot on the plane after that knock. It’s certainly secured his place for the next match, so no chance to look at anybody else.

    Anyway, England not many runs for 3 wickets at stumps. Familiar position for them, one from which they often go on to get a good score…

    theotherjonv
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    what might be interesting is that yes, it’s not unheard of for our middle order to be not many for 3 but that’s usually 20-30 overs in; this time round the WI will be getting a new ball in 20 overs time and then 6-7-8 will have to dig in against a fresh attack with a new ball

    stevenmenmuir
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    Looking forward today, could be a really good days play.

    dantsw13
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    Yes- a good morning will open the match right up. All 3 results possible but a win either way looking favourite.

    dannyh
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    Anyone still keen on defending Dowrich as a keeper? Sounds like he’s continued playing the cymbals and having a mare in general.

    Klunk
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    34 in 4 overs since tea 😯

    howsyourdad1
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    Windies have crumbled. They ain’t right in the ‘ed

    Klunk
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    402-7

    lead now 233

    allthepies
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    Throwing all that hard work away.

    What was in the cucumber sarnies ? 😯

    Klunk
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    Moeen the Destroyer

    Klunk
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    god damn nelson!

    Klunk
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    lead up to 291

    teamhurtmore
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    When did broad stop being a half decent all rounder?

    cheers_drive
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    A few years ago after a ball got under the grill of his helmet breaking his nose. Hasn’t batted the same since

    teamhurtmore
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    Oh yes. I had forgotten about that. Shame he was good value when in full flow. Not taking anything any from his bowling, just couldn’t recall what had happened.

    theotherjonv
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    not for the squeamish

    CaptainFlashheart
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    Declaration for a win, there.

    Time to get in to ’em!

    howsyourdad1
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    It’s what Boycott would want

    EDIT: he’s not dead, just wasn’t commentating at the time

    dannyh
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    Windies have crumbled. They ain’t right in the ‘ed

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    Nah, England have worn them down. 25+ overs in an innings isn’t what you want for the likes of Roach and Gabriel. It’s what Gilchrist used to do for Australia and Cairns used to do for New Zealand. Even if you had a bit of wobble early, then an attritional period of rebuilding, the bowlers would be knackered by then. In walks Gilchrist/Cairns and all of a sudden you’re a hundred runs worse off than you were and the game is running away.

    cheers_drive
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    Not much happening today [hoping to prompt a collapse]

    cheers_drive
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    glitch

    aracer
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    cheers_drive
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    And racing each other to be the first at Headingly to get a hundred in each innings

    pk13
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    Are the windies going to pull it off

    jonnytheleyther
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    They’ve been superb these two.

    cheers_drive
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    It doesn’t bode well for the Ashes if we can’t get wickets when the sun is out

    jonnytheleyther
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    Luckily the Aussie batting line up is pretty average too.

    pk13
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    If they are both still in at tea it’s on I think.

    cheers_drive
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    Yes! a few more will follow quickly…

    jonnytheleyther
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    This is going to be a classic evening session. In more ways than one, I’m off to the pub for this!

    aracer
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    The Chase is on and WI still have Hope

    howsyourdad1
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    @dannyh my point really was they don’t know how to win, particularly away from home. Apart from Bangladesh and Zimb I think you can count on one hand how many tests they have won away from home in the last 20 years. Their entire team has no experience of it. Which could soon change of course….

    nicko74
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    Oh crap, this is getting close…

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